Is culture a core concept in sociology? What are two weaknesses of social conflict theory? Is utilitarianism a moral theory? Is taxation related to microeconomics or macroeconomics? Which of the three grand sociological theories, conflict, structural functionalism, or symbolic interaction is an origin...
Considering a lack of research on momentary recovery at work, we examined four categories of micro-break activities—relaxation, nutrition-intake, social, and cognitive activities—as possible recovery mechanisms in the workplace. Using effort recovery and conservation of resources theories, we ...
Only when more such theories are available will we be able to resolve the question of whether valid macro and micro theories are possible. What stands in the way of achieving this, however, is precisely what led to the fruitless character of the macro-micro dispute in the first place: the...
In this article, the author illustrates the two themes of the micro-power theory of Foucault : Bio-power and Politics of truth. Based on the theory of Foucault, the author analyzes the various theories of micro-power, and explores how to operate and control in the classroom, the front line...
Educational TheoriesHigher EducationModelsProfessional EducationSocial ChangeSocial ProblemsSocial WorkSocial WorkersThis paper attempts to show that a philosophical redefinition of the locus of social problems demands a fundamental change in micro-level intervention. A framework and model are introduced that ...
What is social conflict theory in sociology? What is the sociological study of crime? What does functionalism focus on? What is the focus of structural functionalism? Sociological theories include which theories? What is anomie theory in sociology? What is an example of a sociological p...
Local theories do not make reference to the characteristic length scale for dislocations and, therefore, are not able to resolve dislocation structures. As a consequence, such models also exhibit no size dependence. The crystals and their inherent directions of preferred slip (slip plane) are ...
Does the vendor avoid using trendy terminology and unproven theories?How real-life organizations are using microlearning within a modern training framework Transformational organizations across many industries are reaping the benefits of right-fit training. Whether they’re solving onboarding, sales, produc...
SDT is a macro-theory concerned with the concept of human development and ‘active’ growth through intrinsic motivation (i.e., the tendency to seek out challenges and learning opportunities) (Deci & Ryan,2015). SDT comprises five mini-theories of motivation and personality: causality orientation...
Editors select a small number of articles recently published in the journal that they believe will be particularly interesting to readers, or important in the respective research area. The aim is to provide a snapshot of some of the most exciting work published in the various research areas of...